This salad is the evolution of the classic Italian caprese using heirloom tomatoes of different varieties and colors. Burrata, mozzarella's creamy cousin, provides a luxurious texture that contrasts with the acidity of ripe tomatoes. Less is more.
Italian
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Burrata and Basil
Colorful heirloom tomato salad with creamy burrata, fresh basil and olive oil. Italian simplicity in its purest form.
- Italy
- Salad
- Light
- Low sugar
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 280 kcal
- Protein 12 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 8 g
- Fat 22 g
- Sodium 280 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Heirloom tomato salad with burrata and basil is an easy preparation from Italy. Reserve for about 15 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 600 g assorted heirloom tomatoes (red, yellow, green).
- Have ready: 2 burratas.
- Have ready: Fresh basil.
- Have ready: Quality extra virgin olive oil.
- Have ready: Reduced balsamic vinegar.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Cut the tomatoes into irregular slices or wedges; distribute them in…
Cut the tomatoes into irregular slices or wedges; distribute them in source. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Season the tomatoes with flaked salt and let them rest for 5 minutes.
Season the tomatoes with flaked salt and let them rest for 5 minutes. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
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Place the whole burratas in the center
Place the whole burratas in the center. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Distribute fresh basil leaves
Scatter fresh basil leaves. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil
Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Add a few drops of reduced balsamic vinegar
Add a few drops of reduced balsamic vinegar. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Serve immediately with freshly ground pepper and village bread.
Serve immediately with freshly ground pepper and village bread. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Chef's tips
- Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
- Reserve a splash of extra virgin olive oil for plating: it concentrates aroma without cooking it.
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